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[[File:IanM.jpg|thumb]]Hi, I'm '''Ian M''',
Hi, I'm Ian M,


I'm just another RML member who's reasonably competent with electronics, including digital and MCUs, computers and mechanical stuff, after a couple of decades in the consumer electronics service trade.
I'm just another RML ordinary member who's reasonably competent with electronics, including digital and MCUs, computers and mechanical stuff, after a couple of decades in the consumer electronics service trade.


Other interests include sailing and boat maintenance - not that I do much nowadays - and reading SF.  I used to be seriously into Sinclair 8 bit computers, and still have a fair bit of vintage Sinclair kit, in various states of operability.  I also have a few vintage PCs.
Other interests include sailing and boat maintenance - not that I do much nowadays - and reading SF.  I used to be seriously into Sinclair 8 bit computers, and still have a fair bit of vintage Sinclair kit, in various states of operability.  I also have a few vintage PCs.


My motto should probably be: "Knows entirely too much about not enough subjects!"
My motto should probably be: "Knows entirely too much about not enough subjects!"
==Projects==


My main project last year (2022) was assembling, tuning and upgrading a [[Ian M's £99 ZHUHAI CTC DiY I3 3D printer|£99 3D printer]], and learning the necessary software to fully use it.   
* My main project back in 2021 was a robot buggy.
* In 2022 I was assembling, tuning and upgrading a £99 3D printer, and learning the necessary software to fully use it.   
* In 2023, I was heavily involved with repairing, maintaining and upgrading the RML CJ18A lathe.
* In 2024 I was getting into CNC machining - see my [[Ian M's Adventures in CNC|CNC notes here]].
* This year (2025) I've been busy working on the RML OpenBuilds C-beam 'platemaker' [[CncMill|CNC Mill]].  Its got problems, and the jury's still out if its fixable within RML's budget!


I'm collecting my [[Ian M's OpenSCAD stuff|OpenSCAD notes here]].
===CJ18A mini-lathe===
My [[Ian M's Lathe Notes|CJ18A mini-lathe notes are here]]. I'm now one of the Lathe trainers and maintainers, and can provide your Lathe Induction (ask on Telegram).  ''Thanks IanB for my Induction back in 2022.''


I've also done my Lathe induction (Thanks IanB!) and am learning how to use it effectively.
===£99 3D Printer===
[[Ian M's £99 ZHUHAI CTC DiY I3 3D printer|ZHUHAI CTC DiY I3 3D printer]] -  a Prusa I3 mk1 derivative, very similar to the RML  [[Geetech I3 Pro B|Geetech]] machine, except with a laser cut plywood frame.  Its not perfect yet but is a usable workhorse.


I'm collecting my [[Ian M's Lathe Notes|CJ18A mini-lathe notes here]].
===Robotics===
My two wheel 'taildragger' Arduino robot buggy [[Ian M's Robot buggy build|build notes are here]] and my notes on replacing the USB lead, used for monitoring and firmware upload, with a [[WiFi 'tethered' Arduino robot|WiFi 'tether' are here]].


I've also got some notes on [[Running Atmel Studio 4 on Win10]].
===Other Stuff===
* I'm collecting my [[Ian M's OpenSCAD stuff|OpenSCAD notes here]].


Last year I was doing some stuff with a [[WiFi 'tethered' Arduino robot]].
* I've also got some notes on [[Running Atmel Studio 4 on Win10]], as I saved an Atmel STK500 AVR programmer/dev board from the RML eWaste bin.  If you need to parallel or HV program an Atmel AVR in DIP package, or HV program one on a board with an ISP header, I can probably help.
== Stuff that doesn't have its own page yet ==
 
== Useful Links ==
=== Plastics ===
=== Plastics ===
[[https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/be/en/applications/all-applications/how-to/bonding-plastics.html Hard to Bond Plastics?]] - Henkel (Loctite)'s notes on bonding difficult plastics, surface treatments etc.
[[https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/be/en/applications/all-applications/how-to/bonding-plastics.html Hard to Bond Plastics?]] - Download 'LOCTITE® Design Guide for Bonding Plastics' - Henkel (Loctite)'s notes on bonding difficult plastics, surface treatments etc.
 
[[https://www-eng.lbl.gov/~shuman/XENON/REFERENCES&OTHER_MISC/Lightpipe%20design.pdf Light Guide Techniques Using LED Lamps]] - Notes on designing light guides, with an emphasis on efficient use of LED sources. Agilent Technologies' Application Brief I-003
 
=== Soldering & Brazing ===
=== Soldering & Brazing ===
[[https://archive.org/details/09solderingandbrazing/ Soldering And Brazing]] by 'Tubal Cain' (a pen-name of Tom Walsh), Workshop Practice series #09, Argus Books, ISBN-10: 0852428456
[[https://archive.org/details/09solderingandbrazing/ Soldering And Brazing]] by 'Tubal Cain' (a pen-name of Tom Walsh), Workshop Practice series #09, Argus Books, ISBN-10: 0852428456
=== Screw Fasteners ===
=== Screw Fasteners ===
[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives Screw Drives] - Wikipedia's list of screw head/driver types.  Good for finding the proper name for that obscure screw head so you can try to buy a driver for it!
[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives Screw Drives] - Wikipedia's list of screw head/driver types.  Good for finding the proper name for that obscure screw head so you can try to buy a driver for it!

Latest revision as of 04:41, 8 February 2025

Hi, I'm Ian M,

I'm just another RML ordinary member who's reasonably competent with electronics, including digital and MCUs, computers and mechanical stuff, after a couple of decades in the consumer electronics service trade.

Other interests include sailing and boat maintenance - not that I do much nowadays - and reading SF. I used to be seriously into Sinclair 8 bit computers, and still have a fair bit of vintage Sinclair kit, in various states of operability. I also have a few vintage PCs.

My motto should probably be: "Knows entirely too much about not enough subjects!"

Projects

  • My main project back in 2021 was a robot buggy.
  • In 2022 I was assembling, tuning and upgrading a £99 3D printer, and learning the necessary software to fully use it.
  • In 2023, I was heavily involved with repairing, maintaining and upgrading the RML CJ18A lathe.
  • In 2024 I was getting into CNC machining - see my CNC notes here.
  • This year (2025) I've been busy working on the RML OpenBuilds C-beam 'platemaker' CNC Mill. Its got problems, and the jury's still out if its fixable within RML's budget!

CJ18A mini-lathe

My CJ18A mini-lathe notes are here. I'm now one of the Lathe trainers and maintainers, and can provide your Lathe Induction (ask on Telegram). Thanks IanB for my Induction back in 2022.

£99 3D Printer

ZHUHAI CTC DiY I3 3D printer - a Prusa I3 mk1 derivative, very similar to the RML Geetech machine, except with a laser cut plywood frame. Its not perfect yet but is a usable workhorse.

Robotics

My two wheel 'taildragger' Arduino robot buggy build notes are here and my notes on replacing the USB lead, used for monitoring and firmware upload, with a WiFi 'tether' are here.

Other Stuff

  • I've also got some notes on Running Atmel Studio 4 on Win10, as I saved an Atmel STK500 AVR programmer/dev board from the RML eWaste bin. If you need to parallel or HV program an Atmel AVR in DIP package, or HV program one on a board with an ISP header, I can probably help.

Useful Links

Plastics

[Hard to Bond Plastics?] - Download 'LOCTITE® Design Guide for Bonding Plastics' - Henkel (Loctite)'s notes on bonding difficult plastics, surface treatments etc.

[Light Guide Techniques Using LED Lamps] - Notes on designing light guides, with an emphasis on efficient use of LED sources. Agilent Technologies' Application Brief I-003

Soldering & Brazing

[Soldering And Brazing] by 'Tubal Cain' (a pen-name of Tom Walsh), Workshop Practice series #09, Argus Books, ISBN-10: 0852428456

Screw Fasteners

Screw Drives - Wikipedia's list of screw head/driver types. Good for finding the proper name for that obscure screw head so you can try to buy a driver for it!

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